Kenneth P. Murray

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kenneth P. Murray, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. Lieutenant Murray led his platoon in flank attack against a superior attacking force of the enemy. His fearlessness when exposed to great danger sustained the morale of his men. He continued in this attack until all but three of his men were killed or wounded. His conduct was an important contributing item to holding of the position against the repeated onslaughts of the enemy.